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A review by Steve Uselman
(about "Take It Over") Tasty bass, with a dash of awesome keyboard = a happy listener. Very lounge sounding song...I dig it. I especially like the singers lazy laid back sound. Cool song. Steve Uselman
A review by Ole Kirkeby
(about "Take It Over") This is a funk track with syncopation and a good bounce true to the style. No drum machines or sequencers here, it is the real thing. The verse has two vocals in octaves on top of a rhythm section consisting of acoustic piano, bass and drums. The relatively sparse playing in the verse is contrasted by a busier chorus that also includes an electric piano and, of course, the compulsory frantic rythm guitarist doing 16th notes on a Fender Strat. The style reminds me a little of Sister Sledge. Even though the playing is not absolutely world class, and the production is adequate rather than outstanding, the track really swings and the vocals in octaves ensures an original sound. It is a happy, lively track that puts you in a good mood." Ole Kirkeby, Helsinki, Finland
A review by 'George'
(about "Take It Over") Everything sounds great. Steely Dan vibe with Warron Zevon vocals. The bassline is nice and fluid. It fills in nicely when the music stops it plays a few perfect notes. All the instruments are mixed well with the vocals sitting right on top. Neo retro at its best. 5 stars. George of FullColorMusic.com
A review by Bari Brumfield
(about "Take It Over") This piece just jams. Swingin' vocals with a great groove make for an excellent jazz/funk flavor. Piano starts off kickin' and never lays back. Vocals are jammin' and well mixed. This could easily fly R & B, Pop Rock, it is multi- faceted in style. Love the instrumentals - keyboards, percussion, bass - well mixed and never overshadow the vocals. My biggest constructive criticism would be a little cleaner vocal - lyrics are not always determinable for me on Hi bandwidth. Vocalist has a very catching sound - shades of Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers for all you young whipper snappers). What can I say - GROOVY! Okay - enough - I'm on my 3rd play. Bari Brumfield
A review by C.M. Wood
(about "Take It Over") The Production on this song is good, all instruments are present. Nice solid Kick drum and Bass guitar. The mood is of the song is very pleasant and uplifting, the piano work is nice with a lot of soul. During the chorus the vocal has a Steely Dan feel to it and that should be taken as a compliment. At times the vocal could use some improvement but all in all has a nice feel. C.M. Wood
A review by Joey McCall
(about "Take It Over") This is a catchy song. The lyrics are a bit basic, but meaningfull. Good snare sound and great bass lines. To my taste the Fender Rhodes sound is a little dated, whereas I consider Hammond organ classic and always in style. I would reverse the two and feature the organ. The vocal could use a tad more balls, then it would give you a better position to tell your critics to F#(*! off." Joey McCall, Raleigh, North Carolina
A review by Raz Hengstenberg
(about "Take It Over") Cool intro! What a nice intro with the Rodhes, and the the very funky bass! I like the grove in this track and the chords, but i sing its a shame that the vocal is dubed from start to end (almost), because it is then hard to judge the lead singers performance, but it sounds like his got a good voice! Very nice when the energy gets another level at 1:33, a bit brand new heavies like! It's a very nice and catchy melody and the bands plays very well! I like this funky stuff!!!! Raz Hengstenberg, Copenhagen, Denmark